As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Idaho is $56,912, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,094 weekly, or $4,743 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Idaho vary widely, spanning from $40,774 to $65,679. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,465) and 75th percentile ($61,501), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,679 per year. This $13,036 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Programming, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Idaho Scriptwriter often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 8 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 nationwide for Scriptwriter job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $40,774 ID May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $48,465 ID May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $56,912 ID May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,501 ID May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $65,679 ID May 01, 2026
25% $48,465 10% $40,774 90% $65,679 75% $61,501 $56,912 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Scriptwriter ?

A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter for short), scriptwriter or scenarist, is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $56,860 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $58,540 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $58,458 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $58,477 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $57,838 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $56,862 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $58,394 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $56,728 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $58,602 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $61,555 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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